Where are deciduous forests found?
This biome is located between the polar regions and the tropics, so large air masses from both cold and warm areas of the Earth affect the climate. Deciduous forests are found in the eastern part of the USA and large areas of Europe. There are four seasons in this biome, with warm summers and cold, often snowy, winters. There is about 90-180 cm of rain falling evenly through the year. Many people live in this biome. In autumn, the leaves change color and fall from the trees. The leaves decay on the forest floor, so the soil is very rich. Because of this, and because of the long growing season, many deciduous forests have been cut down for farming purposes. Deciduous Forest: Plants Trees of this biome include hardwoods such as maple, oak, hickory, and beech. There are often some evergreens, such as hemlock, spruce, and fir growing amongst them. A deciduous forest generally has 3,4 or even 5 layers of plants: Top layer, or canopy: tall deciduous trees. Although the canopy is quite thick,
